46m Benetti Mistress to go under the hammer

The 46.1 metre Benetti yacht Mistress is set to be sold at auction on December 5. Currently lying in Southport, Brisbane, the yacht is being sold by Australia-based auction house Lloyds Auctioneers & Valuers.

The auction house previously announced that bidding on the yacht would open at just $1 (AUS). Since then, bids have topped $3 million (AUS). 

Prior to the auction, the 1990 Benetti build was sold in March 2021 with a last known asking price of €3,900,000. She is a regular cruiser around Australia's eastern coast, having extensively explored the Whitsunday Islands.

Mistress can accommodate 11 guests in suites comprising five double cabins and one single cabin, and carries a complement of up to 10 crew. She features a charming Zuretti interior with exteriors by Stefano Natucci.

It is understood the yacht is being sold with all of her accessories, which includes a 2021 Aurora V585 centre console, two Jet Skis, scuba gear and electric fishing rods. Other onboard highlights include a gym, sauna and upper deck spa pool.